Canadians turn to self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a recent survey, Canadians were asked about the management of their health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, including their self-care activities and viewpoints. Self-care is the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health,...

Government of Canada matches $8 million in donations made by Canadians to respond to Beirut explosion

Canadians have shown time and again how generous they can be in times of need. This willingness to help when a crisis strikes is why the Government of Canada announced that it would match donations made by individuals to help...

Focus on finance: COVID 19’s impact on the bottom-line of Canadian associations

For the associations positioned to weather the storm of the initial months of the COVID 19 pandemic, many are finding themselves with a bit of breathing room in terms of immediate cash flow and financial viability issues. Inevitably, many of...

COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program in Ontario now accepting applications

The Government of Ontario is making $8 million available to support small business and registered charities who are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of COVID-19. The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) provides a...

Travelers Canada donates $20,000 as part of their pledge to support organizations advancing racial equality

Travelers Canada donates $10,000 to the Black Business and Professional Association and $10,000 the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals as part of their pledge to support organizations advancing racial equality.  In June, Travelers Canada made an initial donation of...

Community Foundations of Canada and Imagine Canada announce HRCouncil.ca HR Toolkit resources coming back

Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and Imagine Canada are pleased to announce that a collection of resources from the former HR Council for the Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector and its HRCouncil.ca site, retired in 2018, will be updated and relaunched...

BC Museums Association micro-grants for emerging and diverse professionals

Micro-Grants Available to Support Emerging and Diverse Museum Professionals to Create Online Resources, Workshops, and Networking Events The BCMA is excited to offer micro-grants to support emerging and diverse museum, arts, and cultural professionals to share their ideas with members,...

New report on social finance readiness in Canada’s nonprofit sector

Social finance is an investment that delivers a measurable social, cultural, and/or environmental impact as well as a financial return for the investor(s). The funding landscape for the sector is becoming more precarious while demand for the services of these organizations...

New US survey explores the strain parents under while working through the pandemic

A new US-based survey from The Workforce Institute at Kronos looks at how working parents, and working people in general, are feeling as Fall approaches and the global pandemic we are all living through shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly...

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards now accepting nominations

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Youth, adult and senior categories Two awards are given annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5,...
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